[Shotimes] New Illinois Race Facility a reality!

[Dave]

I hope that one works out better then the abortion Sports Resorts Intl 
and Don Williamson came up with for Mt Morris same concept matter of 
fact same layout and site map. Drag strip and oval were supposed to be 
open last year. Needless to say it's 12 story pile of dirt and crushed 
concrete.
Dave

Donald Mallinson wrote:

> The City of Minonk voted last night to approve a major race facility 
> at the northern end of the city right off exit 27 on I-39  (27 miles 
> north of Bloomington, IL).
>
> Web site:
>
> http://www.i39rpm.com
>
> To be included are:
> 1.  1/4 mile IHRA santioned drag strip with modern facilities.
> 2.  3/8 mile paved oval
> 3.  2-3 mile paved road racing course.
>
> NOTE: the "track map" is just a crude example.  The road course won't 
> look like that, but the concept is still valid of a flexible 2 or 3 
> configuration course with skid pad.
>
> There is more in the complex.  Think IRP at Indianapolis for the basic 
> model.
>
> This track is withing short driving distance of 10 million people 
> (most of them in Chicago, but it also covers people in Central 
> Illinois that till now have had a 3-4 hour drive for the most part for 
> racing fun).
>
> The owners are exploring setting up a membership system for the 
> facility or maybe just for the road course.  Similar to what Autobahn 
> in Joliet has done.  You pay an annual fee and get specific benefits 
> in track time, discounts etc.
>
> If interested in becoming a member, or investing in the track, get in 
> touch with the operations manager, Joe Spence at:
>
> joe750@grics.net
>
> I know most of you on the list won't be close enough to take advantage 
> on a regular basis, but many of you will be.  Let Joe know your 
> thoughts, this looks to be fun.
>
> Don Mallinson
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